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The National Agency for
Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has intercepted huge
consignments of fake aphrodisiacs known as Heragra and Ziagra, peddled
in the market as remedies for erectile dysfunction.
Manufacturers of the fake drugs target users of the popular Viagra.
In another development,
officials of the agency acting on a tip-off, also intercepted five
containers of counterfeit drugs and products, including
counterfeit
Alomo bitters, Diclofenac and Tramadol. The four 40ft containers and
20ft container of fake drugs and products were valued at N270 million. Continue...
Director General of
NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, who announced the seizures and the arrest of one
Kanayo Onyeabor, allegedly behind the importation of the drugs, said
consumption of the drugs could result in chest pain, uncomfortable
penile disfunction, heart attack and even death. According to Orhii,
unregistered Heragra and Ziagra brands of sildenafil citrate tablets is
usually registered in 25 mg, 50mg and 100mg but the intercepted
unregistered Heragra and Ziagra came in a strength of 120mg. “These
products are known drugs of misuse and abuse which can result in serious
health problems such as increased blood pressure (BP), stroke,
ulceration of the gastro-intestinal tract, tolerance and dependence.
“May I also point out
here that the importation of overdose of this drug are stroke, liver
diseases, kidney disease swelling of the face, swelling of the tongue
and skin disease,” he said.
He added that sildenafil
citrate tablet is a “Prescription Only Medication (POM) for managing
erectile disfunction while Tramadol is also a POM for managing severe
pain and under strict control in Nigeria.
The Director General of
NAFDAC said: “These products have not been tested and certified by
NAFDAC. Therefore, their quality and safety are not guaranteed,” adding,
“but “for the timely intervention of NAFDAC, it would have found its
way into circulation.”
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